Wp Wpcli And Ops

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WordPress

wp-wpcli-and-ops

Use when working with WP-CLI (wp) for WordPress operations: safe search-replace, db export/import, plugin/theme/user/content management, cron, cache flushing, multisite, and scripting/automation with wp-cli.yml.

Overview

Publisher	WordPress
Repository	`agent-skills`
Skill name	`wp-wpcli-and-ops`
Stars	2.1K
Forks	318
Bundled files	8
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
8 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by WordPress on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Wp Wpcli And Ops AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/WordPress/agent-skills.git /tmp/agent-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/agent-skills/skills/wp-wpcli-and-ops .claude/skills/wp-wpcli-and-ops

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Wp Wpcli And Ops in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Wp Wpcli And Ops on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Wp Wpcli And Ops is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

WP-CLI and Ops

When to use

Use this skill when the task involves WordPress operational work via WP-CLI, including:

wp search-replace (URL changes, domain migrations, protocol switch)
DB export/import, resets, and inspections (wp db *)
plugin/theme install/activate/update, language packs
cron event listing/running
cache/rewrite flushing
multisite operations (wp site *, --url, --network)
building repeatable scripts (wp-cli.yml, shell scripts, CI jobs)

Inputs required

Where WP-CLI will run (local dev, staging, production) and whether it’s safe to run.
How to target the correct site root:
- --path=<wordpress-root> and (multisite) --url=<site-url>
Whether this is multisite and whether commands should run network-wide.
Any constraints (no downtime, no DB writes, maintenance window).

Procedure

0) Guardrails: confirm environment and blast radius

WP-CLI commands can be destructive. Before running anything that writes:

Confirm environment (dev/staging/prod).
Confirm targeting (path/url) so you don’t hit the wrong site.
Make a backup when performing risky operations.

Read:

references/safety.md

1) Inspect WP-CLI and site targeting (deterministic)

Run the inspector:

node skills/wp-wpcli-and-ops/scripts/wpcli_inspect.mjs --path=<path> [--url=<url>]

If WP-CLI isn’t available, fall back to installing it via the project’s documented tooling (Composer, container, or system package), or ask for the expected execution environment.

2) Choose the right workflow

A) Safe URL/domain migration (`search-replace`)

Follow a safe sequence:

wp db export (backup)
wp search-replace --dry-run (review impact)
Run the real replace with appropriate flags
Flush caches/rewrite if needed

Read:

references/search-replace.md

B) Plugin/theme operations

Use wp plugin * / wp theme * and confirm you’re acting on the intended site (and network) first.

Read:

references/packages-and-updates.md

C) Cron and queues

Inspect cron state and run individual events for debugging rather than “run everything blindly”.

Read:

references/cron-and-cache.md

D) Multisite operations

Multisite changes can affect many sites. Always decide whether you’re operating:

on a single site (--url=), or
network-wide (--network / iterating sites)

Read:

references/multisite.md

3) Automation patterns (scripts + wp-cli.yml)

For repeatable ops, prefer:

wp-cli.yml for defaults (path/url, PHP memory limits)
shell scripts that log commands and stop on error
CI jobs that run read-only checks by default

Read:

references/automation.md

Verification

Re-run wpcli_inspect after changes that could affect targeting or config.
Confirm intended side effects:
- correct URLs updated
- plugins/themes in expected state
- cron/caches flushed where needed
If there’s a health check endpoint or smoke test suite, run it after ops changes.

Failure modes / debugging

“Error: This does not seem to be a WordPress installation.”
- wrong --path, wrong container, or missing wp-config.php
Multisite commands affecting the wrong site
- missing --url or wrong URL
Search-replace causes unexpected serialization issues
- wrong flags or changing serialized data unsafely

See:

references/debugging.md

Escalation

If you cannot confirm environment safety, do not run write operations.
If the repo uses containerized tooling (Docker/wp-env) but you can’t access it, ask for the intended command runner or CI job.

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Wp Wpcli And Ops AI skill do?

Why use Wp Wpcli And Ops on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Wp Wpcli And Ops is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Wp Wpcli And Ops in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/WordPress/agent-skills/tree/trunk/skills/wp-wpcli-and-ops. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Wp Wpcli And Ops?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Wp Wpcli And Ops?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Wp Wpcli And Ops with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Wp Wpcli And Ops AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by WordPress. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

WP-CLI and Ops

When to use

Inputs required

Procedure

0) Guardrails: confirm environment and blast radius

1) Inspect WP-CLI and site targeting (deterministic)

2) Choose the right workflow

A) Safe URL/domain migration (search-replace)

B) Plugin/theme operations

C) Cron and queues

D) Multisite operations

3) Automation patterns (scripts + wp-cli.yml)

Verification

Failure modes / debugging

Escalation

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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